Luxury 11-Day Belgium Road Trip from Brussels to Ghent and surrounding area

Your luxury holiday in Belgium begins as soon as you reach the city of Brussels. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Belgium is Brussels - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Brussels.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Brussels Park. This urban park is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Brussels, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,075 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Brussels. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Brussels.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Fin de Siècle. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Brussels.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

As your day in Brussels is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Belgium.

Make your way to Delirium Café. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,478 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at À La Mort Subite, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 4,691 guests.

Raise a toast to the start of your 11-day luxury vacation in Belgium and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, you will explore the surroundings of Brussels. Brussels is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Belgium, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area. You have 8 nights left in Brussels, meaning there's still time to explore the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,757 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you will find the extraordinary Cinquantenaire. This attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,980 visitors.

If you like many others have been feeling curious about the spectacular St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today. St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels is a church with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,728 visitors.

The outstanding Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert is another stop you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday. This shopping mall is a highly recommended attraction in the city. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,005 visitors, it’s one that many travelers find worthy of a visit.

If you’re interested in experiencing more, then consider a visit to the incredible Grand-Place. Grand-Place is a square and popular attraction most visitors enjoy. More than 149,732 people have rated this attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Belgium truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Brussels.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

According to reviews, The Lobster House is one of the absolute best places to eat in the city of Brussels. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. The Lobster House is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,528 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re curious to try one of Brussels-locals’ favorites, check out Café Walvis. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,654 customers and guarantees you a nice dining experience to end your day.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Brussels and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

Poechenellekelder is one of the best bars in Brussels and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

You may also want to check out Monk. Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. Monk is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Belgium!

On day 3 of your luxurious vacation in Belgium, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend most of the day exploring attractions outside of the city. On this day of your road trip you’ll get the chance to visit exciting attractions in the city of Antwerp and the city of Boom. After a long day of sightseeing, you'll drive back to Brussels, where you'll stay for 7 nights more.

Start your day with a drive to Museum aan de Stroom in Antwerp. Museum aan de Stroom is a stunning museum and travel destination most visitors appreciate. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 16,825 reviews.

From there, you’ll hit the roads again, and head in the direction of Boom.

Make your first top at the memorable Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre. This park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,663 visitors.

This activity allows travelers to have a unique adventure in Belgium. Add this or another top-rated tour of your choice to your itinerary to make it a truly special day in Belgium.

After a full day of exploring, drive back to Brussels and have a delicious dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city. We’ve collected some of the most recommended restaurants so you can make a reservation in advance at your own convenience.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Pasta Divina. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Le Cirio. Considered one of the best restaurants in Laeken - Laken, it has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area.

Many locals go to La Porte Noire to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,483 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Bar Des Amis. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers.

Relax and enjoy an amazing evening in Brussels, and get ready for more fantastic days to come on your luxury vacation in Belgium!

On day 4 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, you will explore the surroundings of Villers-la-Ville. Villers-la-Ville is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Belgium, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area. You have 6 nights left in Brussels, meaning there's still time to explore the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Villers Abbey. This attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,131 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Belgium truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Brussels.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

According to reviews, Le Marmiton is one of the absolute best places to eat in the city of Brussels. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. Le Marmiton is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,876 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re curious to try one of Brussels-locals’ favorites, check out The Blue Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers and guarantees you a nice dining experience to end your day.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Brussels and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery is one of the best bars in Villers-la-Ville and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You may also want to check out Barbeton. Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. Barbeton is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Belgium!

On day 5 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, you will explore the surroundings of Braine-l'Alleud. Braine-l'Alleud is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Belgium, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area. You have 5 nights left in Brussels, meaning there's still time to explore the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Hougoumont Farm. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,257 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you will find the extraordinary Lion's Mound. This attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,599 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Belgium truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Brussels.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

According to reviews, Le Pêcheur is one of the absolute best places to eat in the city of Brussels. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. Le Pêcheur is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Brussels and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

Little Delirium is one of the best bars in Braine-l'Alleud and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You may also want to check out Churchill's. Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. Churchill's is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Belgium!

On day 6 of your luxurious vacation in Belgium, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend most of the day exploring attractions outside of the city. After a long day of sightseeing, you'll drive back to Brussels, where you'll stay for 4 nights more.

Start your day with a drive to Belfry of Bruges in Bruges. Belfry of Bruges is a stunning belfry and travel destination most visitors appreciate. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 17,525 reviews.

Next, make your way to the extraordinary Minnewaterpark. This top attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,686 visitors.

This activity allows travelers to have a unique adventure in Belgium. Add this or another top-rated tour of your choice to your itinerary to make it a truly special day in Belgium.

After a full day of exploring, drive back to Brussels and have a delicious dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city. We’ve collected some of the most recommended restaurants so you can make a reservation in advance at your own convenience.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area.

Many locals go to BrewDog Brussels to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,971 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is o'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,657 customers.

Relax and enjoy an amazing evening in Brussels, and get ready for more fantastic days to come on your luxury vacation in Belgium!

On day 7 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, you will explore the surroundings of Enghien. Enghien is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Belgium, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area. You have 3 nights left in Brussels, meaning there's still time to explore the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Château Empain. This attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,905 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you will find the extraordinary Parc d’Enghien. This attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,873 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Belgium truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Brussels.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Brussels and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

The Dominican is one of the best bars in Enghien and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,834 customers.

You may also want to check out Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie. Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,308 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Belgium!

On day 8 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, you will explore the surroundings of Froidchapelle. Froidchapelle is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Belgium, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area. You have 2 nights left in Brussels, meaning there's still time to explore the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Les Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,338 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Belgium truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Brussels.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Brussels and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

Café Béguin is one of the best bars in Froidchapelle and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,442 customers.

Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Belgium!

On day 9 of your luxury road trip holiday in Belgium you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Strépy-Bracquegnies and the city of Ghent. You’ll stay in Ghent for 1 night.

Your day starts in Strépy-Bracquegnies. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Strépy-Thieu boat lift your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,885 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this boat lift and attraction before you head there.

Make the most of your day in Strépy-Bracquegnies by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Belgium to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Belgium. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Strépy-Bracquegnies today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Ghent, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Otomat Gent, one of the best restaurants in Ghent. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,333 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Royal India Restaurant as one of their top choices in the city. Royal India Restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,787 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Ghent is Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,971 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Dulle Griet is one of the best bars you can visit in Ghent tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,103 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Patrick Foley's. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,180 customers.

Alternatively, try Trollekelder. Trollekelder is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,614 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Belgium! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 10 of your luxury road trip holiday in Belgium you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Pecq and the city of Brussels. You’ll stay in Brussels for 1 night.

Your day starts in Pecq. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Domaine de Bourgogne your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,698 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this park and attraction before you head there.

Make the most of your day in Pecq by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Belgium to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Belgium. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Pecq today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Brussels, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Belgium! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

Today is the last day of your 11-day luxury holiday in Belgium and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Brussels before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Belgium by heading out to the stunning Mont des Arts - Kunstberg. This extraordinary square and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 14,523 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Brussels.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to Brussels and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Belgium in your luggage!